Man arrested after dog attacked 76-year-old woman and her labradoodle
A man has been arrested after a 76-year-old woman and her labradoodle were attacked by a dog in a Birmingham street.
The incident took place on August 4 at around 7.45pm on Somerset Road, Handsworth.
The victim was out with her labradoodle when a dog, believed to be a bull breed, charged at them.
She was left with injuries to her leg and head and spent four days in hospital, whilst her labradoodle suffered puncture wounds.
The man with the dog left the scene on a bike following the attack.
Police have since arrested a 43-year-old man in Perry Barr after releasing an appeal for information earlier in the week.
The man will be questioned on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control.
West Midlands Police said an American bulldog cross has been taken into secure kennels by officers.
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to get in touch with the force by calling 101 or via Live Chat on their website, quoting 20/680110/23.
